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Learning additional languages provides many opportunities and benefits. It allows for travel around the world and communication with people in other countries. Many companies seek employees who can speak more than one language to help all customers. Additionally, most universities require at least two years of a foreign language studied in high school for admission. Learning languages can open doors to opportunities in education, employment, and experiencing other cultures through travel.
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societies:
Language and
Identity
This session introduces you to:
Multi-lingual individuals
Multi-lingual societies:
Language choice in multilingual societies
Code-switching
Language and identity
Multi-lingual
individuals
TOPIC 1
Bi-/multi-lingual
individuals:
What does it mean to
be bilingual or
multilingual?
The ability to use more than one language to communicate
But to what level of competence?
Basic/minimal Advanced
Balanced bilingualism is rare
Very few bilinguals have equal competence or use their languages
equally.
• Typically, each person has a different mix of the four skills:
listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• ‘Passive’ BL = stronger comprehension (listening) than speaking
competence
• Others may have advanced competence in more than 1 language
but have degrees of competence in different domains (e.g. work
vs home)
What about you?
When, where,
with whom do
you use each
language?
For each one,
rate your ability
in listening,
speaking,
reading and
writing
List the languages
in which you have
a degree of
competency
Multi-lingual individuals
First language (L1)
mother-tongue(s), native language(s), that we hear spoken from birth
Second language (L2)
language(s) learned later in childhood or adulthood
Different learning processes are involved:
acquisition (of L1) vs learning (of L2)
How do we become bilingual/multilingual?
Simultaneous bilingualism
2 or more languages are acquired simultaneously in early childhood.
Successive bilingualism
a person who already has competence in a L1 learns a L2 (or L3, L4 …)
How long does it take to acquire a L1?
Humans are biologically equipped to learn language in infancy:
We are born with brains that are ‘wired’ for language - the capacity to figure out
the grammar and words of the specific language(s) we hear spoken around us
Most of that learning is complete by 5 years of age for children in all cultures
How long does it take to learn a L2?
After puberty, deliberate effort or study is needed to master a language
Up to 10 or more years for full control of oral and written language.
◦ Basic interpersonal communication skills within 2 years.
◦ Academic language proficiency up to 8 years
(Cummins 1984)
To be effective, L2 learning requires
üFrequent input data
üMeaningful and authentic opportunities for using the language
üPerceived value and/or need for the language
üWillingness & motivation
Bilingual education in schools
Typically the L2 is taught in a ‘foreign language class’.
Much less often it is the medium of instruction
Foreign language class teaching in countries where one language is dominant
often fails:
◦ too little exposure
◦ not often enough
◦ started too late
◦ too few opportunities to use the language actively and authentically.
How did you learn
your L2, L3, L4…?
qForeign language class in
school/university?
...
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1.You cannot be a cultivated person without
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2. You cannot know a people without knowing their
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3. In the modern world, it is useless to learn
foreign languages because everyone speaks
English.. .
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Bilinguals are a minority –
“exceptions” – to the default
monolingual norm.
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“exceptions” to the default
monolingual norm.
More than half of the world’s
population is bilingual or
multilingual.
To be counted as bilingual, you
need to speak two languages
perfectly.
To be counted as bilingual, you
need to speak two languages
perfectly.
There may be a difference in
proficiency between the two.
Learning two languages confuses
children, and they will grow up
speaking neither well.
Learning two languages confuses
children, and they will grow up
speaking neither well.
Children have a ‘critical period’ during
which they are especially good at
learning (multiple) languages.
Bilingual children learn more slowly
because their minds are cluttered
with extra language information.
Bilingual children learn more slowly
because their minds are cluttered
with extra language information.
Bilingualism seems to be beneficial
to cognition.
Bilingual people have smaller
vocabularies than monolinguals.
Bilingual people have smaller
vocabularies than monolinguals.
True….
` Bilingualism: the ability to speak two (or
more) languages
◦ Individual bilingualism
◦ Societal bilingualism (in a particular speech
community of society)
` Various degrees of bilingualism
◦ Both languages equally fluent
◦ High degree of proficiency in both, but not native-
like skills
◦ One language is more dominant
x Tends to be related to domains of use
◦ Oral fluency in one, written fluency in another
` Bilingualism can develop in different types of
situations
◦ Being raised in bilingual household
x Parents speak different languages
x Parents speak a language different from majority
community language
◦ Moving to new country and learning new language
outside home
◦ Learning new language at school
◦ Having frequent & routine contact with other
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` Situation in which a community has more
than one official language
◦ Canada: English & French
◦ Belgium: French, Flemish & German
◦ Switzerland: French, German, Italian & Romansch
◦ India: English & Hindi
◦ Papua New Guinea: English, Tok Pisin & Hiri Motu
◦ Philippines: Filipino & English
◦ Singapore: English, Malay, Mandarin & Tamil
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` But fewer bilingual speakers in countries with
more than one official language!
◦ Their focus is maintenance & use of more than one
language, not making people bilingual
` More bilingual speakers in officially
monolingual countries
◦ Native speakers of other languages must learn
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3) Mastering English has many benefits like easier travel anywhere in the world, access to global literature, music, films and more without needing translation. It also improves cognitive skills and creates opportunities to make lifelong friends internationally.
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2) Mastering English allows one to better integrate into a new community if emigrating to an English-speaking country, and improves communication and understanding between immigrants and employers. It also helps develop important life and learning skills.
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◦ Basic interpersonal communication skills within 2 years.
◦ Academic language proficiency up to 8 years
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üPerceived value and/or need for the language
üWillingness & motivation
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often fails:
◦ too little exposure
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◦ started too late
◦ too few opportunities to use the language actively and authentically.
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multilingual.
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children, and they will grow up
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because their minds are cluttered
with extra language information.
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to cognition.
Bilingual people have smaller
vocabularies than monolinguals.
Bilingual people have smaller
vocabularies than monolinguals.
True….
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more) languages
◦ Individual bilingualism
◦ Societal bilingualism (in a particular speech
community of society)
` Various degrees of bilingualism
◦ Both languages equally fluent
◦ High degree of proficiency in both, but not native-
like skills
◦ One language is more dominant
x Tends to be related to domains of use
◦ Oral fluency in one, written fluency in another
` Bilingualism can develop in different types of
situations
◦ Being raised in bilingual household
x Parents speak different languages
x Parents speak a language different from majority
community language
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outside home
◦ Learning new language at school
◦ Having frequent & routine contact with other
languages
x e.g. at work
` Situation in which a community has more
than one official language
◦ Canada: English & French
◦ Belgium: French, Flemish & German
◦ Switzerland: French, German, Italian & Romansch
◦ India: English & Hindi
◦ Papua New Guinea: English, Tok Pisin & Hiri Motu
◦ Philippines: Filipino & English
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more than one official language!
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2) Mastering English allows one to better integrate into a new community if emigrating to an English-speaking country, and improves communication and understanding between immigrants and employers. It also helps develop important life and learning skills.
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Why Study A Lote
Studying a language other than English (LOTE) has several benefits according to the document:
1) It allows students to develop their language skills and maximize their entrance score, as LOTE study scores receive boosts of 7-12 points.
2) Learning a LOTE enables travel overseas, international work opportunities, and university exchange programs where students can apply their language skills.
3) Understanding other cultures through their food, music, and customs promotes friendship and tolerance in an increasingly globalized world.
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Learning a second language has many benefits and its importance is underestimated. As the world becomes more connected through technology and travel, knowing another language can open up new opportunities for business, employment, and relationships. Some effective tips for learning a new language include making it an enjoyable process, not getting stressed over mistakes, allocating regular study time, practicing with a partner, and finding ways to use the new language in everyday scenarios.
La Langue - 7 tips to speak more languages uncovered
This document outlines tips for learning a new language. It recommends using Duolingo daily for 10-20 minutes, listening to music in the target language and translating lyrics, and speaking aloud to yourself in the target language frequently. It also suggests using Lingoda for speaking practice with native speakers, watching shows on Netflix with subtitles in the target language after a few months, changing your phone language to the target language after 5-6 months, and reading news articles in the target language daily. The document emphasizes not being embarrassed to speak or make mistakes when learning.
FrenchorSpanishv2
This document discusses factors to consider when choosing between studying French or Spanish. It notes that while Spanish pronunciation may be easier, French grammar is simpler. Both languages require regular study and mastery of new concepts like verb tenses. Key factors include a student's interests, career goals, cultural heritage, and potential for international travel. Studying either language can benefit future education and career opportunities given the prevalence of French and Spanish around the world.
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1. Learning a foreign language provides many practical benefits such as being able to communicate while traveling abroad, integrating into a new community if emigrating to another country, and increasing career opportunities.
2. Understanding another language allows you to learn about new cultures through their literature, music, and conversations with native speakers. It also expands your worldview by giving you access to information published in that language.
3. Motivations for language learning include family connections, intellectual curiosity about the language and culture, and a personal interest or skill in languages. Learning opens doors to new experiences and ways of thinking.
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- 1. Unit 1 Discussion Board Bailey Smith French 1A
- 2. It is Always Good To Know More Languages ● Gives you more opportunities ○ Some people don’t want to live in one country forever, you will always want to travel around the world see new places. You will need to know the language to be able to communicate with people. By learning another language you will have more reason to travel outside of the country to see the world.
- 3. It is Always Good To Know More Languages (2) ● More companies and people who are employing people want you to be able to know more than one language so all customers can be helped
- 4. It is Always Good To Know More Languages (3) ● Universities will not take you ○ In high school you are required to take, and pass, at least 2 years of a language to get into a university. Weather it is French, Spanish, or Latin. You have to take it.
- 5. Learn a Language, and you’ll avoid a war. - Arab Proverb-